noglider 

I rode my Super Course yesterday, and it gives such a beautiful ride that I realize it is worth investing in, even if it's not made from fancy materials. I'm going to refinish the frame and upgrade the components. The upgrades aren't really necessary, as my friction 3x6 drivetrain works well, but I have the stuff on hand. I'm going to switch back from all-rounder bars with extensions to drop bars. I'll also replace the ratty ripped up fenders with better ones and the bottle dynamo with a hub dynamo. I've ridden the bike hard, and yesterday, I rode it gently while riding with my wife. Some bikes like one kind of riding, but this likes both gentle riding and hard riding, on both trails and roads.